Tamcliff, West Virginia facts for kids
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Tamcliff
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 Tamcliff
Location in West Virginia
Tamcliff
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mingo |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1547883 |
Tamcliff is a small place in Mingo County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Tamcliff is located near the Guyandotte River.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Tamcliff doesn't have its own mayor or town council. It relies on the county government for services like roads, police, and fire protection. Many small places in the United States are unincorporated communities.
Tamcliff's History
Tamcliff was once a place where people lived and worked, especially connected to the coal industry. Many communities in West Virginia grew because of coal mining. Over time, as industries change, some of these communities become smaller. Tamcliff's Post Office, which was once a central part of the community, is no longer open. This often happens in smaller places where fewer people live.
